Ancient India - Mauryan to Gupta Empires(part 1) Flashcards
1
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When was the Mauryan Empire?
A
321 - 184 BCE
1
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Where did “Mauryan” derive from?
A
from the name of the empire’s founder, Chandragupta Maurya
2
Q
Whose Ashoka?
A
The grandson of Chandragupta Maurya
3
Q
Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
A
Chandragupta I
4
Q
What does the pillars symbolize?
A
symbols of his power
5
Q
How did Ashoka promoted aggressive expansion of his kingdom through the empire?
A
Through the use of Merchants and Missionaries
6
Q
What was Ashoka known for?
A
for his tolerance of different religions in India.
7
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How long was Ashoka’s reign?
A
269-232 BCE
